Class 2 HGV Driver

JMB39 - HGV Driver (Category C)

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £43,508 per annum

Benefits: Company Pension, Health & Wellbeing Support, Career Development, Employee Discounts

Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an HGV Driver (Category C) on behalf of one of our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation, responsible for delivering and collecting stock while providing an exceptional level of customer service. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring deliveries and collections are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with transport legislation.

There are two full-time permanent positions available, with both AM and PM shift patterns available. These roles are based on a 48-hour working week over five days. Once your contracted 48 hours have been completed, there is no expectation to work additional hours.

Please note that both positions include weekend working as part of the rota.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely deliver and collect stock in line with scheduled delivery routes.
• Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed accurately and on time.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
• Comply with all transport legislation, Driver CPC requirements, and Tachograph regulations.
• Maintain accurate delivery documentation and records.
• Provide excellent customer service when delivering to and collecting from customers.
• Load and unload vehicles safely, ensuring goods are handled correctly.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism while representing the business.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Valid Category C (Class 2) HGV Licence or above.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, professional, and able to work independently.

Work routine: 

• AM Shift: Start times between 1:00am – 5:00am.
• PM Shift: Start time from 12:00pm (midday).
• 48-hour working week over five days.
• Once contracted hours have been completed, there is no expectation to work beyond 48 hours.
• Weekend working forms part of both shift patterns.

Days off:

• AM Shift Days Off: Wednesday & Thursday.
• PM Shift Days Off: Either Monday & Tuesday or Tuesday & Wednesday, depending on the rota and availability.

Benefits 

• Salary paid monthly on the 28th.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free life assurance.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Free Virtual GP service.
• Access to the MyMindPal mental health and wellbeing app.
• Retail discounts and high street savings.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Childcare support and baby boxes for new parents.
• Employee recognition programmes, including Extra Mile and Bright Ideas awards.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing training.
• Career progression opportunities through professional development programmes